Winter activities

A vast expanse of whiteness against a sky illuminated by green light: Can you think of a better backdrop for a dog-sled expedition than northern Sweden? Your breath almost freezes in temperatures of minus 30-40° C, but you can warm your toes and fingers in a rustic cabin in the evening.

supreme skidding

Get your thrills driving on ice and packed snow in a Porsche Boxter with experts to show you exactly how it’s done. Ice driving, in Canada for instance, is a really fun way to learn how to control your car when it’s slippery outside.

snowmobile fantasy

Ice-covered fjords and miles and miles of unspoilt tundra: Norway has the perfect conditions for a snowmobile tour. Exploring Spitsbergen-Svalbard, the remote archipelago in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, can be an absolute highlight.

Simply sacred

A crumpled paper cube inspired the architects at S.M.A.O. to create a postmodern chapel in Spain. It is completely empty so that visitors can devote themselves to the effect of its quirky shape – and their faith.

Culture clash

The cherry blossom is the symbol of Japanese culture. Today, it is celebrated the world over.

Bento, beer & sake

The Japanese start celebrating the cherry blossom in late March with hanami, a traditional picnic in the park. Spots beneath the loveliest trees are highly coveted and often reserved with plastic tarps first thing in the morning.

North german privilege

Hamburg, Melbourne and Washington are the only cities outside of Japan that are permitted to crown an official cherry blossom princess. Hamburg, which has 5000 Japanese flowering cherry trees, puts on a grand firework display in May.

Southern belle

Macon, a small town in the U.S. state of Georgia, is the unofficial cherry blossom capital of the world. Starting in mid-March, it is engulfed in a sea of blossoms. The Cherry Blossom Festival includes concerts, parades and an air show.

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